Beyond Know How

Unlike topical flea products, Capstar flea medication comes in tablet form. The pill is not chewable but is very tiny in size and can be easily hidden in cheese or peanut butter if your dog is fussy about taking pills. If you need to give Capstar to your cat you’ll probably need to pill him the old fashioned way, by simply shoving the pill down his throat. Another alternative is to crush the pill and either put it in canned cat food or mix with water and feed through a syringe. However, crushing the pill can dilute its effectiveness so it’s always better to pill your cat if possible. If you decide to crush the pill and put it in food, it’s very important that the pet eats the entire contents, otherwise he will not receive the proper dose of medication. The pill can also be given rectally but chances are your pet will prefer the oral route of administration! Capstar begins working in 30 minutes. At that time you will start seeing fleas die and jump off your pet. Your pet may act agitated for a short time while this happens, because the fleas go through an excitement stage before dying.